socceroos

Grind it out, Garang: Socceroos starlet gets some timely advice

Grind it out, Garang: Socceroos starlet gets some timely advice

Socceroos starlet Garang Kuol must leave the A-League“comfort zone” far behind him to be a hit in Scotland, according James Jeggo - the latest Aussie to take up residence in the land of Bagpipes and Braveheart. 7 Feb 2023
‘No rush’: Parma’s tug-of-war Aussie plays it cool on international future

‘No rush’: Parma’s tug-of-war Aussie plays it cool on international future

Rising Parma defender Alessandro Circati - targeted by Graham Arnold as a potential Socceroo - says he is in “no rush” to make a final call on his international future. 3 Feb 2023
When Rene met Rodgers: birth of super deal for Socceroos star

When Rene met Rodgers: birth of super deal for Socceroos star

When newly-reappointed Socceroos assistant Rene Meulensteen was walking his dog in the Lancashire countryside six months back he bumped into Brendan Rodgers. 2 Feb 2023
'Our spirit is second to none': Baccus hails Arnold's new Socceroos deal

'Our spirit is second to none': Baccus hails Arnold's new Socceroos deal

Confirmation of Graham Arnold securing a new four-year deal is the perfect way to ensure further Socceroos success, according to Scotland-based midfielder Keanu Baccus. 30 Jan 2023
Aaron Mooy: Prince of Parkhead

Aaron Mooy: Prince of Parkhead

After initial indifferent (or even antagonistic) response from fans, Aaron Mooy is now turning heads and changing minds at Celtic. 23 Jan 2023
Hearts miss ill Kuol as other Socceroos takeover

Hearts miss ill Kuol as other Socceroos takeover

Socceroo Cameron Devlin scored as Hearts won 5-0 at home to Aberdeen, while Ange Postecoglou's Celtic consolidated their league lead by beating St Mirren. 19 Jan 2023
Mooy on life under Ange: 'I'm really enjoying my football'

Mooy on life under Ange: 'I'm really enjoying my football'

Nobody did more in the Hampden downpour than Aaron Mooy to help guide Celtic to another Scottish final - which is exactly why Ange Postecoglou signed him. 17 Jan 2023
Schwarzer talks up Socceroos hopes of would-be Ryan successor

Schwarzer talks up Socceroos hopes of would-be Ryan successor

Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer has nominated Charlton Athletic’s breakout goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer as a potential heir apparent to Mat Ryan. 16 Jan 2023
Socceroos Abroad: Mooy magic, Kisnorbo's historic Ligue 1 debut, and Aussies lighting up the Championship

Socceroos Abroad: Mooy magic, Kisnorbo's historic Ligue 1 debut, and Aussies lighting up the Championship

December was dominated by a breathtaking World Cup in Qatar, but there was still plenty of time for some Australians to make headlines abroad. One Socceroo continued to make giant strides in Scotland, an Aussie made his managerial bow in a top five European league, and a midfield duo found form in the English Championship. FTBL's Christian Marchetti reviews Socceroos and Aussie's Abroad in December. 13 Jan 2023
Keeping it in the family: son of Socceroos legend lands Asian deal

Keeping it in the family: son of Socceroos legend lands Asian deal

Julian Schwarzer - son of Socceroos legend Mark - is making inroads of his own as he follows his famous dad’s footsteps between the goalposts. 12 Jan 2023
Mark of the man: Aussie keeper crushing it in Scotland

Mark of the man: Aussie keeper crushing it in Scotland

What a difference a few months can make. Back in August fringe Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Birighitti was a crestfallen figure after his Dundee United debut ended in a crushing 7-0 European Conference League rout against AZ Alkmaar. 11 Jan 2023
Going Garang-busters: Socceroos whizkid tipped to star for Hearts

Going Garang-busters: Socceroos whizkid tipped to star for Hearts

Garang Kuol can be an instant hit for Hearts, according to former Central Coast teammate and fellow Scotland-based Aussie Mark Birighitti. 10 Jan 2023
Socceroos star back to earth with relegation fight

Socceroos star back to earth with relegation fight

From the highs of Australia’s rollicking World Cup run to the uncomfortable reality of a relegation scrap - that’s the equation for St. Pauli skipper Jackson Irvine as 2023 unfolds. 7 Jan 2023
Socceroos winger joins Czech giants on loan

Socceroos winger joins Czech giants on loan

Socceroos attacker Awer Mabil has departed Spanish club Cadiz for a loan move to Czech outfit Sparta Prague as he attempts to regain game time and form. 5 Jan 2023
Bring it on: Socceroos star hoping for four more years of Arnie

Bring it on: Socceroos star hoping for four more years of Arnie

With Graham Arnold set to be handed a new four-year deal by Football Australia, Socceroos striker Mitch Duke has welcomed the prospect of another era of growth under the architect of Australia’s World Cup success. 4 Jan 2023
Here we go again: Socceroos back on World Cup trail in October

Here we go again: Socceroos back on World Cup trail in October

With the dust barely settled on the Socceroos’ miraculous World Cup run, the national team will begin a marathon 16-match automatic qualification quest for next edition of the global showpiece in just 10 months time. 3 Jan 2023
Socceroos rookie Kuol set for UK loan as Magpies career begins

Socceroos rookie Kuol set for UK loan as Magpies career begins

Garang Kuol’s new life under the umbrella of Newcastle United has begun, with an immediate loan to the Championship, the Scottish Premiership or League One on the cards for the boom teenager. 1 Jan 2023
Extraordinary new Socceroos book explains Australian football's unique curse

Extraordinary new Socceroos book explains Australian football's unique curse

Some loathe Australian football as a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Scoreless draws and ethnic wars scribbled by hoodlums and zealots, sheilas, wogs and poofters. To others it’s just ersatz: Australia is where the world game ends, and not with a bang but with a whimper. 22 Dec 2022
Craig Johnston: The greatest Socceroo that never was

Craig Johnston: The greatest Socceroo that never was

As Craig Johnston teemed down the touchline in the 62nd minute of the 1986 FA Cup final, he couldn’t have possibly comprehended the significance of what he was about to accomplish. 22 Dec 2022
Socceroos, Morocco to gain biggest FIFA rankings rise

Socceroos, Morocco to gain biggest FIFA rankings rise

The Socceroos' World Cup victories will help lift Graham Arnold's team to their highest spot in the FIFA men's world rankings for more than ten years. 20 Dec 2022
Dutch and go: Socceroos guru courted by clubs

Dutch and go: Socceroos guru courted by clubs

Socceroos assistant Rene Meulensteen is wanted by several clubs after helping mastermind Australia’s wild World Cup ride - but won’t make a decision until Graham Arnold’s future has been resolved. 15 Dec 2022